Federal boost for SA works

Three major transport projects in South Australia are set to receive a combined $690 million in federal funding, targeting freight efficiency, safety improvements and congestion relief across key regional and urban corridors. 

This week’s federal budget includes $525 million for the High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN), a freight route upgrade spanning from the South Eastern Freeway to the Sturt Highway. The projects include a duplication of the Swanport Bridge and creating a Murray Bridge Township Bypass at Monarto. 

The works are designed to enable high productivity freight vehicles to bypass Adelaide, cutting trip numbers, lowering emissions, and improving safety. 

A further $125 million has been allocated to removing the Curtis Road level crossing in Munno Para, northern Adelaide. The project will eliminate traffic interactions with the Gawler passenger rail line – a move expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and support growing residential development in the area. 

The Main South Road upgrade between Myponga and Yankalilla will receive $40 million for targeted safety works, including new overtaking lanes, curve easing, road widening, and upgrades to narrow bridges and culverts. 

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said the projects will strengthen the state’s transport network. 

“The Albanese Government is investing in infrastructure in South Australia – in the projects that are needed to make our roads safer, our freight networks more resilient and our transport links better serve communities,” King said. 

“Our government is committed to working with the Malinauskas Labor Government are get these projects done.” 

Construction timelines and further project details are yet to be announced.